Physician - Family Medicine

Join the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV: Senior Associate Dean/Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is seeking a visionary physician leader to serve as Senior Associate Dean or Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, with a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (non-tenure track). Reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education, this leader will guide the full continuum of the medical student experience, from outreach and admissions through academic progression, professional identity formation and the transition to residency. This is an opportunity to build an integrated, mission-aligned student enterprise and embrace educational innovation.

UNLV is home to one of the newest and fully accredited medical schools that is poised to double in size again. If the opportunity to develop your legacy, have unlimited potential for program design and development, shape the next generation of physicians from their first application to Match Day, enjoy a true work-life balance and be part of a collaborative, collegial leadership team interests you, please consider this opportunity.

The title of Senior Associate Dean or Associate Dean will be determined by qualifications and experience; responsibilities are identical at either rank.

What You Will Lead

• Integrated leadership of Admissions, Recruitment and Student Financial Services and Student Affairs and Career Services, with two (2) Assistant Deans as direct reports
• The AMCAS admissions cycle, the Admissions Committee, and pipeline, recruitment and holistic review programs
• Scholarships, Title IV federal financial aid and student financial literacy
• Learning communities, the MSPE process, professionalism advocacy, mistreatment monitoring, career advising and the residency match
• LCME compliance for Standards 10, 11 and 12, plus a key role in continuous quality improvement
• Signature milestones including Orientation, the White Coat Ceremony, Career Week, Match Day and Commencement
• Up to 0.2 FTE for clinical activities at UNLV Health, negotiable based on specialty and interests

What You Bring

• Required:
• M.D. from an accredited college or university recognized by the CHEA
• Seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible leadership in undergraduate medical education at an LCME-accredited school, including direct supervision of professional and administrative staff.
• Experience in admissions, financial aid, student affairs, career advising and/or accreditation is strongly required.

The UNLV Advantage

• Leading benefits include 48 days of PTO/Sick, 12 paid holidays, 19.25% matching retirement, tuition assistance for family, and comprehensive health, dental and vision
• Student loan forgiveness and visa sponsorship eligible
• Commitment to UNLV's core values by recruiting a diverse and inclusive staff
• No State Income Tax or Social Security Tax
• Clinical education of students, residents and fellows
• UNLV is a Carnegie R1 Research University

World Class Destination City

• Renowned resort destination with unparalleled entertainment, dining, sports, shopping and recreation amenities
• Professional NHL, NFL and WNBA, with MLB arriving in 2028 and D1 college sports
• Desirable living options in highly rated family neighborhoods in Summerlin and Henderson
• Easy travel through Harry Reid International Airport, ranked among the top five (5) mega airports in North America for passenger satisfaction, J.D. Power 2025
• UNLV consistently ranked among the nation's most diverse campuses, U.S. News & World Report

UNLV has created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. We pride ourselves in celebrating the diversity of our students, faculty and staff. We embrace core values of equity and inclusion by listening to others with an open mind, and supporting each other in our differences.

For a confidential discussion with our Talent Acquisition team, including a more detailed job description, please respond with your Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae. Formal applications must be submitted through Workday at the link above. Position open until filled.

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